Tahawwur Rana en route India for 26/11 trial as US approves extradition

Simply days later, on 16 November, 10 LeT terrorists launched one of many deadliest terror strikes in India’s historical past, coordinated with alleged help from Pakistan’s Inter-Providers Intelligence (ISI) company.

Two high-security jails — in Delhi and Mumbai — have reportedly been positioned on standby for Rana’s doable detention, based mostly on safety suggestions from the US authorities.

As soon as he lands, Rana will first be offered earlier than a particular NIA courtroom in Delhi, after which the Mumbai Crime Department is predicted to take custody of the accused.

India had formally initiated the method for Rana’s extradition in June 2020. After a prolonged authorized battle within the US courts, President Donald Trump greenlighted his switch to India’s custody earlier this 12 months, shortly after assuming the presidency.

The ultimate hurdle was cleared final month when US Supreme Court docket justice Elena Kagan rejected Rana’s emergency utility to remain the extradition. Rana had filed a petition on 27 February 2025, in an try to delay proceedings, however his request was denied.

The extradition marks a big milestone in India’s efforts to carry to justice all these concerned within the planning and execution of the 26/11 assaults, past the lone gunman, Ajmal Kasab, who was captured alive and later executed.

Rana’s arrival is being seen as a breakthrough second, and his questioning is predicted to offer contemporary insights into the operational help behind some of the horrific terror incidents in fashionable historical past.